Leeds University Union will be closed from 4pm, 21 December 2017 until 2 January 2018, however there'll still be support around for students over this period. The services listed below can help over the Christmas break.

Christmas is nearly upon us, which means that house hunting and exams will be kicking off just around the corner too. If you’re house hunting in the New Year, make sure your potential landlord or letting agency is on the nice list.

Last month, we received the news that the UK will not be allowed to host the European Capital of Culture in 2023 due to its departure from the EU. This is a massive blow for both the city and the University. Given that some of the most promising artists and creatives are on our campus, I and the students of Leeds can only share the city’s disappointment.

A recently uncovered Chilean mural created in the 1970s by political refugees in Leeds University Union will undergo restoration to re-establish its cultural significance as a piece of community and political art within both the Chilean and local communities.

During this year’s Black History Month, Equality and Diversity Officer Natasha Mutch-Vidal has been addressing the issue of black male mental health through the Man Up! event which saw over 200 students talk about tackling it and haircuts.